July 06, 2022
South Africa: KZN Unveils Land Parcels for Flood Victims
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has unveiled the land parcels that have been secured and linked to each mass care centre, as part of a programme to get the flood victims'… Read more »
South Africa: Mchunu Tackles Nelson Mandela Bay Water Woes
Water and Sanitation (DWS) Minister, Senzo Mchunu, says the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality and national government must work together as one team to ensure that… Read more »
July 01, 2022
South Africa: Winter Rainfall Boosts Dam Levels
While the overall outlook of the national water levels improved slightly week-on-week, the Department of Water and Sanitation reiterated its call to water users to exercise maximum… Read more »
June 30, 2022
South Africa: Minister Welcomes Collaboration in Biodiversity Conservation
Private reserves on the western boundary of the Kruger National Park and government have committed to working together on a number of areas, including tackling wildlife crime,… Read more »
June 29, 2022
South Africa: Water Supply to Improve in Ugu District
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala has assured the community of Ugu District Municipality of improvement of water supply in the area. Read more »
June 14, 2022
South Africa: KZN Flood Relief Donor Account Gets Over R3.6 Million
Over R3.6 million has been donated through a dedicated bank account opened by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government towards the rebuilding process following the floods. Read more »
South Africa: Progress Made in Water, Power Supply Restoration in KZN
KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Sihle Zikalala, says substantial progress has been made in restoring water and power supply in areas affected by the recent floods. Read more »
South Africa: KZN Aims to Accommodate Over 4,000 Displaced Families
As the construction of Temporary Residential Units (TRUs) continues, KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Sihle Zikalala, says the provincial government's focus is to accommodate more than 4 396… Read more »
South Africa: Progress Made in Port of Durban Repairs
The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has hailed Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) for the "significant progress" made in repairs to its Durban Rail and Ports following the heavy… Read more »
South Africa: Over 20 Unidentified Bodies Not Collected After KZN Floods
A total of 85 280 people have been affected by floods which wreaked havoc in KwaZulu-Natal, leaving thousands of people in five districts and eThekwini Municipality homeless, and… Read more »
June 09, 2022
South Africa: Government Prioritising Food, Water and Shelter for Flood Victims #AfricaClimateCrisis
Government is prioritising the provision of food, water and shelter for people displaced during the devastating floods in April and May. Read more »
South Africa: Government Focused On Resolving Energy Deficit #AfricaClimateCrisis
Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele, says government is doing all it can to resolve energy challenges in the country. Read more »
South Africa: Govt to Invest in Climate-Proof Infrastructure
Deputy President David Mabuza says government will invest in climate-resilient infrastructure following the recent devastating floods that caused loss of life and devastated roads… Read more »
June 08, 2022
South Africa: SANDF Supports Flood Victims
The Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), General Rudzani Maphwanya, says the SANDF -- as the last line of defence in the Republic -- has exerted itself to… Read more »
South Africa: SARS, DTIC Donate Seized Clothing to Flood Victims
The South African Revenue Services (SARS) and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) have joined forces to donate tonnes of seized clothing, blankets and footwear… Read more »
South Africa: Long-Term Solution Sought to Manage Baboon Numbers
Various stakeholders have pledged their commitment to finding a lasting solution to the issue of baboon management in the City of Cape Town. Read more »
June 07, 2022
South Africa: eThekwini Working On a Lasting Solution for Displaced Flood Victims
eThekwini Municipality Deputy Mayor, Philani Mavundla, says the city is in discussions with Human Settlements MEC, Jomo Sibiya, to find a lasting solution to the challenges faced… Read more »
South Africa: R500 Million Road Project to Rebuild Damaged KZN Infrastructure
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has unveiled a multimillion rand project, which will lead to the upgrade and rehabilitation of strategic roads damaged by the recent floods. Read more »
June 06, 2022
South Africa: SARS Intercepts Rhino Horn At OR Tambo
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) Customs unit, working with the South African Police Service (SAPS), have successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle rhino horn out of the… Read more »
South Africa: Mchunu Intervenes to Resolve Water Challenges in Nelson Mandela Bay
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has intervened to resolve water challenges in Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality (NMBMM). Read more »
June 03, 2022
South Africa: SA to Commemorate World Environment Day
South Africa will on Sunday join other nations in commemorating World Environment Day 2022. Read more »
June 01, 2022
South Africa: Rail Services Resume in Durban After Floods
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has announced the resumption of services between Durban and Merebank after the service was suspended due to the impact of the… Read more »
May 31, 2022
South Africa: Improving Waste Services in Communities
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has prioritised more than R42 million of its budget to procure waste management fleets for local municipalities. Read more »
May 27, 2022
South Africa: Creecy Extends Fishing Rights Appeals Period
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has further extended the period for appeals of the 2021 Fishing Rights Allocation Process (FRAP2021) by an… Read more »
South Africa: Climate Change Preparedness Critical for the Future, Economy and People #AfricaClimateCrisis
President Cyril Ramaphosa says recent flooding in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape is proof that climate change is upon us and that preparing for its effects is now,… Read more »